Back to Basics
The last Back to Basics Seminar at the Foley Agricultural Hall will take place on Saturday, March 10 starting at 10 a.m. The subject for this will be income tax for seniors and families with Nancy Roy. The Foley Agricultural Society sponsors this and there is no charge. Refreshments will be served.
Don’t forget to check out the web site at www.foleyagriculturalsociety.ca for all the events and happenings at the hall, or call 705-378-2823.
And don’t forget that the Seguin Guitar Club meets every Monday from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Foley Agricultural Hall, 60 Rankin Lake Road.
The cost is a loonie or toonie to cover beverages. All ages are welcome from beginner to professional.
All styles of music welcome. All you need is a guitar and enthusiasm. For more information call Brad at 705-378-0374.
Great Bake Potato Bash
The 10th Annual Great Baked Potato Bash is coming up on Saturday, March 24, so make sure you have your calendars marked.
This event is sponsored by the Foley Firefighters Association and the Seguin Pioneer United Church and will be held at the Foley Agricultural Hall at 60 Rankin Lake Road.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and supper starts at 5 p.m. The cost is $13 for adults, children four to 12 years - $6 and kids under three years eat free. There will be great live Celtic entertainment by the Third Change Band.
Only 250 tickets are available, so get yours now from any Foley firefighter, Seguin Pioneer (Otter Lake) United church member, by calling 705-746-5200 or at the door. See you there.
Next movie night in Rosseau is on Friday, March 16 with the movie Hugo.
The movie starts at 7 p.m. at the Rosseau Memorial Hall. The cost is $5 a person or $2.50 if you show your Seguin library card or your Rosseau Lake North Association membership. On Friday, March 30 the show is Alvin and the Chipmunks in Chip-Wrecked. Everyone welcome.
Family Tree
Come and Discover your Tree – a Family History Workshop is on Saturday, March 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4 Miller St. (upstairs in the Masonic building) You can learn about available resources, where to find help and “how-to” information.
This is sponsored by the Bracebridge Family History Centre, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Muskoka Parry Sound Genealogy Group, Parry Sound Public Library and Seguin Public Libraries. For more information, please call (705) 346-0366. Everyone is welcome.
Library News
New books on the shelves this week include: at Christie, House I Loved by Tatiana DeRosnay and at Humphrey, Oath of Office by Michael Palmer.
There is only a month left for you to have lessons to help you with your computer, blackberry, e-book reader, etc. at the Humphrey and Rosseau libraries, so call now to set up a day and time. The CAP Youth initiative comes to an end on March 31.
You can continue to use our free e-resources that are available on our web site at www.seguinpubliclibraries.ca.
And make sure you have Wednesday, March 14 marked on your calendar for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Tea, hosted by the Friends of Humphrey Library. Event takes place in the Humphrey Library at 15 Humphrey Dr. Join us for tea and homemade goodies from 2 to 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
Library hours
Christie – Tuesday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thursday 1 – 8 p.m. & Sat. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Foley – Tuesday 2 – 8 p.m. Wednesday 2 – 5 p.m. & Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Humphrey – Monday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. & Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Rosseau – Tuesday 1 – 7 p.m., Thursday 2 – 5 p.m. & Saturday 11 – 3 p.m.
Get well wishes to all those sick or in hospital. Any news, please call (705) 378-2973 or email trishg50@gmail.com.
Happy Trails!